A Republican state lawmaker in California has unveiled two legislative proposals that are designed as counter-punches against "cancel culture." "Cancel culture and the efforts to silence differing opinions and voices should be a growing concern for all of us." "Your choice to hate & actively puruse hate does not make you part of a protected class," Gonzalez wrote on Twitter. WARNING: PROFANITYUnder Melendez’s bills, political affiliation would be considered a "protected class," shielded from discrimination just as residents are protected legally because of race, gender or sexual orientation. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe bills by Melendez would appear to make such situations illegal under state law.

Source: Fox News February 17, 2021 07:30 UTC